AN INVESTIGATION is underway to review parking restrictions around places of worship in Charnwood following a petition from Coun Amrat Bava containing 119 signatures.

Leicestershire County Councils Highways Forum is currently considering the petition, which was handed in formally in January.

A report to the next meeting, due to be held next week, says consultations are currently underway as part of Loughborough Eastern Gateway to introduce a Residents Preference Parking (RPP) scheme in the Burder Street/Ratcliffe Road area and Clarence Street, which could introduce one or two hours limited waiting times.

Sunday parking restrictions could also be lifted in Duke Street and the request to alter parking controls around King Street is awaiting future consideration.

The report also says each location may be able to accommodate specific requirements and restrictions to accommodate, for example, different prayer days relating to the faithof a specific place of worship and points to Luton, where this approach has already been taken.